Director of Accounting
About the role
We are seeking an experienced hands-on Director of Accounting to lead our accounting function and help drive the continued growth of our 100% employee-owned company.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the monthly and annual financial close processes.
Ensure timely and accurate financial statements for multiple entities in accordance with GAAP.
Provide oversight of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
Analyze financial results and communicate meaningful insights to executive leadership.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Build organizational depth through coaching and succession planning.
Strengthen and maintain an effective internal control environment.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Identify financial and operational risks and recommend practical solutions.
Ensure audit readiness and continuous process improvement.
Serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
Capture and coordinate annual audits, reviews, and compliance engagements.
Oversee preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Partner with banking, insurance, tax, and consulting professionals as needed.
Collaborate with executive leadership to provide financial guidance and business insights.
Support acquisitions, due diligence, integration, and other strategic initiatives.
Participate in cross-functional projects that improve the organization.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
CPA, CGMA, or CMA designation (required)
Master's degree preferred
Experience: 10 + years of progressive accounting experience
5+ years leading and developing accounting teams
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience leading financial statement audits
Experience designing and improving internal controls
Experience in multi-entity and multi-location organizations
Qualifications
Strong technical accounting expertise
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven leadership and people development skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and project management capabilities
Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization
Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
What Success Looks Like
Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting
Lead a highly engaged and high-performing accounting team
Improve accounting processes and operational efficiency
Strengthen internal controls and maintain audit readiness
Build trusted relationships throughout the organization
Serve as a strategic business partner to the CFO and executive leadership
Key Performance Measures
Timely completion of monthly and annual close
Financial statements issued within established deadlines
Clean audit results with minimal adjustments
Strong internal control compliance
Continuous improvement of accounting processes
Team engagement, development, and retention
Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
Why Join Us?
You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of the accounting function while contributing to the success of a growing employee-owned company. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team, influence strategic decisions, and help build an organization positioned for long-term success.